Beef Tapa Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, sugar, and black pepper.
• STEP 2.Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
• STEP 3.Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a little oil. Cook the marinated beef slices until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
• STEP 4.Serve the Beef Tapa with garlic fried rice and a sunny-side-up egg. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For best results, use thinly sliced beef sirloin or tenderloin.
• Marinating the beef overnight will result in a more flavorful and tender meat.
• You can adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the marinade by adding more or less sugar and calamansi juice.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover Beef Tapa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, you can pan-fry the beef slices until heated through.
• Serve the Beef Tapa with garlic fried rice, a sunny-side-up egg, and a side of vinegar or atchara (pickled papaya) for a complete meal.